Indignation Over Maceo Assassination Sparks Cuban Aid Debate
Pittsburg reports from December 14 show public anger at Spain after news that General Maceo was killed by treachery, not in battle. G A R Post 162 veterans voice strong support for Cubans, with members pledging to Go to Cuba if needed to aid the patriots.
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Insurgents Routed in Cuban Province Campaign
Havana dispatches report 1,300 insurgent cavalry found and defeated near Isa Luz Rancee after feints and battles with Spanish forces under Feijoo. Spanish losses number nineteen. rebels retreat with many wounded. Havana crowds celebrated Weyler with torchlight parade as US figures discuss Cuban belligerency and Maceo death uncertainty.
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De Lome Criticizes Judgment on Maceo Death in Cuba
Washington reports Senor Dupuy De Lome urges restraint until facts emerge about Maceo death and dismisses claims of Ahumada’s involvement. He accuses Havana junta of false reports aimed at aiding their failing cause. In St Louis, public anger rises over the alleged treachery in Maceo’s death as newspapers condemn the act.
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Trials, conspirators stir German press bold face trial
Berlin dispatch reports journalists barred after libel conviction against foreign minister, with independent papers pursuing the political drama centering on Baron von Tauscn. Socialist Vorwaerts mocks rulers and hints at wider purge, while observers question the kaiser’s influence and possible betrayals within high offices.
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Death of insurgent general Nacco dominates Washington mood
In Washington a somber mood centers on the reported death of insurgent general Nacco. Diplomats and politicians align with Cuban belligerency supporters, with Congress eyeing possible resolutions in the Senate while House rules hinder swift action. Officials urge awaiting official confirmation before discussion proceeds.
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Nacco
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Hitt
Indignation in Chicago Over Maceo Death News
Chicago reports intense public anger over Commander Maceo's death in Cuba.讨论 at clubs and hotels shows belief Congress will act quickly this week. Viewpoints hold the assassination harms Spain more than it helps. Also noted, Himira window glass works resumed after months idle with over 200 workers returning.
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Maceo
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Congress News Roundup on Homestead Bill and Cuban Affairs
The week in Congress centers on the free homesteads bill for Oklahoma settlers and ongoing immigration debate. Antagonism expected, with a possible vote soon. Also discussed are the congressional library ban, Cuban matter escalation, and Dingley bill timing. In other cities, bi metalist Lane calls for McKinley support. Idaho women’s suffrage affirmed. Rev McCauley noted death. Omaha Republicans expelled from the party. Canadian price cuts among manufacturers.
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Oklahoma territory
Morrill
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Dingley
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Morgan Majority Stock For New York Central Said
A New York report says J Pierpont Morgan represents a majority of New York Central and Judson River Railroad stock and will soon push the Vanderbilt family from management. Chauncey Depew may resign presidency to serve as ambassador to England. Depew notes Morgan's English stockholders gained control since 1880.
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Chauncey M. Depew
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Morgan
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Central railroad
San Francisco Mourns Philanthropists Mrs Cooper and Daughter
San Francisco records a vast funeral for Mrs Sarah J B Cooper and her daughter, the city’s most imposing non sectarian ceremony. Police prepared to handle the largest procession, with thousands of kindergarten children marching from the first Congregational church to Laurel Hill cemetery for the interment beside the husband and father who died eleven years earlier.
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Sarah JB. Cooper
Raines Law Farce Figures In Temperance Meeting
In Chickering Hall a New York gathering of the American Temperance union decried the Raines law as a farce. Rev Dr Funk denounced officials and police for neglect of duty and questioned enforcement while Senator Raines and allies were said to know of the law’s violations. In Washington President Cleveland headed to South Carolina for a duck shooting excursion with naval officers and military men, returning by week’s end.
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Raines
winder
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Rodley D. Evans
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Robert O'Railly
McKinley Seeks Cabinet Picks Amid Visitor Visit
Canton December reports Major McKinley will test several candidates for the next cabinet including Hanna who may join if offered a seat. New York’s cabinet balance is debated with Bliss White Porter Woodford Fassett named as possibilities. Ohio’s Veillism My Habi is discussed as pensions commissioner candidate. McKinley stresses careful tariff planning.
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New York
Mr. Platt
McKinley
CG. N. Bliss
Andrew D. White
Horace Porter
Stewart L. Woodford
J. 8. Fassett
New York state
Veillism
Habi
Ohio
pensions
Major McKinley
Scheutt arraigned on bail after failed shooting at German consul general
Ludwig Scheutt, the young German who tried to shoot August Fiegel, was again arraigned in Centre Street on December 14 and held for the grand jury in 2000 bail. Keepers at The Tombs reported he acted rationally, while he claimed he faced persecution in Germany and said he came to defend his life, insisting he did not intend to shoot. He appeared to hold nationalist sentiments and referenced Germany when questioned about persecution.
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Ludwig Scheutt
August Fiegel
Flanmer
Centre street
Seheutt
Flammer
Schentz
Llerr Fiegel
Ile
America
Germany
offerall
achenth & hse
Hamburg Deck Strike Seeks Arbitration Plan
Signs of weakening among Hamburg strikers with talk of compromise. Workers propose an arbitration conference between employes and ship owners in the Hamburg senate presence. Also reported: saw mill fire at Northville destroying Willard & Co. stock of timber. loss $20,000 with no insurance.
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Hamburg
Gloversville
John A. Willard & Co
Northville
Keanmead After Six Months Elwood Progress Resumes
The United Window plant resumes operations after a six month pause in Elwood Indiana. The facility provides employment to about 500 workers and signals steady recovery for the local industry following extended closure.
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United Window
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